Sanjeev Arora Takes the Lead in Ludhiana West Bypoll Battle

AAP candidate Sanjeev Arora established a significant lead of 2,286 votes over Congress candidate Bharat Bhushan Ashu in the Ludhiana West assembly bypoll, according to data from the Election Commission website.

After six rounds of vote counting, Arora received 14,486 votes, while Ashu secured 12,200 votes. Notably, Ashu led during the fourth, fifth, and sixth rounds of counting.

The bypoll recorded a voter turnout of 51.33 percent, a notable decrease from the 64 percent turnout seen in the 2022 state elections. Voting began at 8 am at Khalsa College for Women.

(With inputs from agencies.)